Employment Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: Days 

Hours: 8am to 5:00pm (Some Weekends will be required)

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO

The Admitting Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient operation of the admissions department within a healthcare facility in Missouri. This position is responsible for overseeing the daily activities related to patient admissions, registration, and insurance verification, ensuring a seamless and patient-friendly experience. The Admitting Manager collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to optimize processes, improve patient satisfaction, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. An effective leader, the Admitting Manager utilizes strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail to manage and mentor a team, driving excellence in customer service and operational performance.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Supervise and coordinate daily operations of the admissions department, ensuring efficient workflow.
• Manage patient registration, insurance verification, and pre-admission procedures.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to facilitate smooth patient transitions and maintain timely admissions.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate the admissions team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance department efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Monitor and analyze admission metrics, providing reports to senior management for strategic planning.
• Address and resolve patient concerns and billing issues promptly and effectively.

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelors degree in Business Management or Accounting preferred.
• Three to Five years experience as a supervisor/ manager in the Admitting areas of an acute care facility preferred.
• Preferred Skills and Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate understanding of and ability to interpret third party payer principles and terms and COBRA laws.
• Strong organizational skills required for effective communication with patients, physicians, public, staff and administrations.
• Must be able to work in fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer Services experience required

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